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Ebony Jewelwing, male

Calopteryx maculata

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Large size for a Damselfly with broad wings. Body is a metallic green or blue-green color with solid black wings. Adult females have dark grayish wings with a white spot at the tip. Immature of this species have dark brownish wings.

Habitat:

Riverside. Connetquot River State Park, New York

Reference Links:

Species Calopteryx maculata - Ebony Jewelwing - BugGuide.Net

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